BlockGeneva, Alabama
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1942 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the Geneva census division. It lies in ZIP code area 36340. It stands on Double Bridges Creek. The Survey maps it on the Geneva East quadrangle. 4,245 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 95 feet above sea level.
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Population over time
2 figuresGeneva fell from 4,452 to 4,245 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,452 | |
| 2020 | 4,245 | -207 (-5%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 12 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1942 USGS Enterprise quadrangle1:125000
- 1953 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1954 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:250000
- 1955 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Geneva quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1957 USGS Geneva East quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1981 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
74 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 74 fires within 5 miles of Geneva between 1994 and 2019, burning about 418 acres in total. None started naturally. 11 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 32 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 11 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 11 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 10 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 3 |
| Other causes | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Smoking | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 1997 | Equipment and vehicle use | 12 acres | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 5 September 2010 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | 30/ HWY 179A-0507 |
| 22 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | 20190922-23 |
| 21 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | RUM RD (30) |
| 21 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 20 September 2010 | Other causes | 1.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | 30/HWY 179A WEST -0545 |
| 20 September 1997 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 17 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
3 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Geneva: 2 unknowns, 1 occurrence. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Iron. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | Iron | Unknown | ||
| Unnamed | Iron | Unknown | ||
| Unnamed Deposit | Iron | Occurrence |
Storms near this place
55 since 1995Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Geneva in 55 storm reports between 1995 and 2026: 42 thunderstorm wind, 4 flash flood, 3 tornado, 3 hail. The reports record 1 death and 12 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2000 | Tornado (F2) | Geneva | 1 killed, 9 hurt, $2,500,000 | An F2 tornado touched down on West Hendrix Avenue, just north of Highway 27 South, then tore through the Devco Community, Geneva, AL and continued on through the Bellwood Community just east of Highway 85 before lifting. In its wake, the tornado damaged up to 100 homes and destroyed five mobile homes, damaged or destroyed 15 vehicles, and downed numerous trees and power lines. About 6,000 county businesses and homes were without power until the following day. One woman was killed when her mobile home was hurled about 200 feet and destroyed. Nine others were injured, one of them seriously. Geneva County was declared a federal disaster area. Reported by the Geneva County EMA. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | 2 hurt, $30,000 | A tree was blown down onto a trailer with 2 minor injuries reported. Several reports of power lines down in Geneva were also received. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| December 2007 | Heavy Rain | Geneva | 1 hurt | Heavy rain caused localized flooding along State Highway 167 and County Road 49 in Geneva. An auto accident, which injured the driver, was a direct result of the heavy rain. |
| January 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $600,000 | Roof damage to 30 homes and eight mobile homes, 15 cars damaged, a high school's roof and wall toppled, roof damage to a water treatment plant, and numerous trees and power lines down. Reported by the Geneva County EMA. |
| January 2026 | Tornado (EF2) | Geneva | $200,000 | A tornado touched down in a western Geneva neighborhood causing mainly EF-1 damage between Campbell and Magnolia Avenues. EF- 2 damage occurred downtown on Commerce St. where roofing material was peeled off three adjacent low-rise buildings. After crossing a swampy area, a significant number of snapped trees were observed on either side of the SR 52 bridge over the Choctawhatchee River. The tornado continued east causing sporadic damage on McDougald St. in Eunola, Spring Creek Road, and East CR 4 before lifting near Spring Creek itself. Both EF-2 areas had maximum winds of 115 mph. |
| June 1999 | Lightning | Geneva | $150,000 | A home was set ablaze by lightning and completely destroyed. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $129,000 | Numerous trees were blown down with several large trees blown down in the town of Geneva. The preliminary damage estimate for Geneva county is $128,657. |
| February 2013 | Flash Flood | Geneva | $50,000 | There was 8 feet of water in the basement of Wiregrass Hospital with numerous roads closed around the county due to flash flooding. Water was up to the depth of car bumpers in Geneva. |
| September 1998 | Tornado (F1) | Geneva | $50,000 | A tornado touched down in central Geneva County. It skipped along AL Highway 85 between Geneva and Bellwood. Several trees and power lines were toppled. The Providence Church near Bellwood sustained roof damage from fallen trees. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $25,000 | The Geneva County EMA reported a small utility building blown over and several peanut trailers overturned. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $25,000 | Roof damage to a antique shop and car dealership. Reported by the Geneva County EMA. |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $25,000 | Winds smashed windows at a local auto dealership and downed numerous trees throughout the city. |
| January 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $10,000 | Dozens of trees and power lines were blown down in Geneva county. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $10,000 | Trees were blown down across Geneva county, including one tree falling on a home. |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $10,000 | A concrete bridge on Highway 167 was closed due to fallen debris. Downed trees and power lines on Highway 85. Reported by the Geneva County EMA. |
| February 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $5,000 | Numerous trees were blown down in the area along with numerous power outages reported by the Wiregrass Electric Coop. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $5,000 | Numerous trees were blown down countywide. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $5,000 | Trees were blown down county wide. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| December 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $4,000 | Multiple trees and power lines were blown down around Geneva county. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $3,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $3,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Geneva. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $3,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down. |
| February 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $3,000 | Scattered trees were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $3,000 | Trees were blown down in the area from another round of storms. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $3,000 | A few trees were blown down around the county. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $2,000 | A tree and power line were blown down. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $2,000 | A tree fell on a power lines near East Pervis and North Whitney in the city of Geneva. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $2,000 | A few trees and power lines were blown down in the town of Geneva. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $2,000 | Several trees and power lines were down in Geneva. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $2,000 | Downed trees on County Roads 16 and 61, as well as Highway 167. Reported by the Geneva County EMA. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $1,000 | A couple of trees were blown down in Geneva. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $500 | The Geneva County EMA reported a few trees down on County Road 167. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $500 | Geneva County EMA reported several large trees down. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | $250 | A strong thunderstorm downed some tree limbs and snapped a power pole. |
| February 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Several trees were blown down in Geneva. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Trees were blown down on Westmont Street. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Geneva | - | Part of North Choctaw Street was washed out. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | A tree was blown down in Geneva. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Several trees were blown down in the Geneva area. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | A tree was blown down in Geneva. |
| January 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Trees were blown down in the Geneva area. |
| December 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | A tree was blown down in Geneva. |
| September 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | A couple of trees were blown down in Geneva. This report was relayed through social media. |
| January 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Trees were blown down in the Geneva area. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Trees were blown down in the Geneva area. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | A power line was blown down in Geneva. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | A 58 mph gust was measured at a University of South Alabama mesonet site in Geneva. |
| July 2013 | Flash Flood | Geneva | - | North Merritt Street and East Water Avenue were reported underwater in the city of Geneva. |
| June 2012 | Heavy Rain | Geneva | - | A coop observer at Geneva reported a 24 hour rain total of 3.75 inches. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Trees were down just south of State Highway 27 east of Geneva. |
| March 2009 | Flash Flood | Geneva | - | Knee deep water was reported in Geneva at North Merritt Street and Hart Street. |
| May 1998 | Hail | Geneva | - | Dime sized hail reported by Geneva P.D. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Geneva | - | Geneva police and emergency management reported downed trees and power lines in and around Geneva. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Geneva | - | no account filed |
| March 2018 | Hail | Geneva | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 1.7 miles | 12 | |
| Morrisville (historical) | 2.9 miles | 12 | |
| Vaughanville | 3.3 miles | 12 | |
| Thurston | 4.5 miles | 12 | |
| Costilla (historical) | 5.3 miles | 12 | |
| Lytle | 5.5 miles | 12 | |
| Vanlandingham Mill | 5.6 miles | 12 | |
| Highfalls | 5.7 miles | 12 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Geneva | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q80045 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 118889. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.